Beläten September sampler
A preview of Swedish experimental/industrial/avant pop label 's lineup for September which includes new cassettes from Ekman (NL), Imiafan (SK), and Militær Enhed (?).
Country: Sweden
Heart Machine Service - In an ambulance (video)
New Swedish pop from Heart Machine Service. Expect an official release sometime this fall.
More Øya from Under the Radar
For more on Øya, here's coverage of Day 3 and Day 4 from Under the Radar.
Peter Dolving: Why I left the Haunted
I suspect that most people have already seen this, but Peter Dolving has posted a very detailed screed about his decision to leave The Haunted and he does not shy away from naming names: https://www.facebook.com/notes/peter-dolving/why-i-left-the-haunted/10151018059864542
Goat - World music (trailer)
No, not Bathory, but a completely Swedish act by the name of Goat, this time specializing in psychedelic Afrobeat as opposed to primitive black metal. Look for the album "World music" to be released on October 10 via .
Hundhuvet - Spårar ur
The new Hundhuvet EP "Spårar ur" is now streaming in full/cheap download via Bandcamp in addition to being available on all the usual digital platforms. Expect a physical release this coming fall?
Rättens Krater - Der totenfluss styx (video)
Excellent downer-punk from the upcoming EP "Stora stöten", due out September 12 via Rättens Krater's own label . Hear more tracks at SoundCloud.
New Alpaca Sports single on the way
will be releasing a new Alpaca Sports 7" at the end of the month featuring the track "I was running"; bundled with a mini-poster, pin and the option of a matching tote. Video coming soon.
Entombed - Welcome home (King Diamond)
Somehow I missed this when it was first posted, but better late than never! "Welcome home" is included as the b-side on Entombed's new 7" "When in Sodom revisited", out now via .
Transubstans Vinyl Club #4: The Brimstone Days / Bulldog Mack
The 4th volume of ' 7" Vinyl Club will feature heavy boogie-rockers The Brimstone Days and Bulldog Mack. Look for it in September.
Jens Lekman - I know what love isn't (video)
Here's a new Marcus Söderlund-directed video from Jens Lekman for the title track of his new record "I know what love isn't".
Pitchfork reviews Niki and the Dove
Pitchfork reviews Niki and the Dove's much-anticipated album "Instinct": http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/16758-instinct/
Under the Radar at Øya, day 2
Under the Radar checks in from Øya once again, this time with live reviews of Philco Fiction, Ane Brun and more: http://www.undertheradarmag.com/reviews/ya_day_2_philco_fiction_baroness_john_maus_frank_ocean_st._vincent_ane_brun/
Nexus Kenosis - Future divided
"Future divided" is the first full-length sample from Nexus Kenosis' upcoming album "Elsewhen", due out September 12 via . As mentioned before, Nexus Kenosis is the latest project from renown Swedish industrial artist Henrik Nordvargr Björkk (MZ.412, Nordvargr, etc.). Preorder here.
Walk Through Fire to spread misery throughout Europe
Swedish crust/doom act Walk Through Fire will be heading out on the road at the end of month on their so-called "European Misery Tour". Dates at their website: http://www.walkthroughfire.se/